Golf tee



'Feb, 8, 1927.

1,617,233 c. E. BYINGTON V GOLF TEE v Filed Oct. 4, 1926 mi l- 2? Patented Feb. 8, 1927.

sate rAreN'r GOLF TEE.

Application filed October 4, 1926. Serial No. 139,463.

This invention relates to golf tees, and the primary object of the invention is to provide a device of the class specified of a portable type and having features which overcome the disadvantages of'similar devices heretofore commonly used, and to replace these former devices by a peg. of suitable cast metal and a weighted anchorage, and connecting means of an elastic character which in part incapsulates the head of the peg and provides a ball-receiving cup, all of the parts being of soft vulcanized rubber except the weightmeans or-the anchor, the means for holding the anchor, the connecting means and ball-holding element all'being in one piece.

I A further object of the invention is to provide a portable device of the character specified which may be readily folded or reduced so that itmay be inserted in the pocket of the coat of the user orin any other convenient place of storage and easily set up in operative position when it is desired to bring the same into service.

\Viththe foregoing and other objects and advantages in view, the invention consists inthe construction and arrangement of the several parts which will be more fully hereinafter described and claimed. In the drawing: v

Figure 1 is a perspective viewof a golf tee embodying the features of the invention;

Fig. 2 is a similar view, showing the improved tee folded or reduced for insertion in an enclosure; 1

Fig.8 is a plan view of the tee; and

Fig. 4. is a longitudinal section on the line 1 4', Fig. 3, looking in the direction of the arrows. p

The improved tee comprises a peg or pin 5 having a rounded or cylindrically shaped head 6 embedded and held within a cap or ball-holding member 7 formed with an upper concaved seat 8 to receive the ball 9, as

' clearly shown in the drawing. The peg or pin 5 is formed of'cast metal, and is of such length as to provide for a stable insertion thereof in the ground, the said peg or pin tapering from the head 6 thereof to a sharp 5 point, as shown. Extending from the base of the cup member 7 is a connecting member 10 which extends to the center of one end of a base member or anchor '11 having embedded therein a weight 12 which maybe formed of lead or other metal. Thebase member or anchor 11, the connecting member 10 and the cup member 7 are of vulcanized soft rubber and of integral formation.

It will be seen that the head 6 of the peg or pin 5 is incapsulated in the cup member 7 and tapers fromthe center of the latter in a vertical direction so that it may be readily embedded in the groundand at the same time position the cup member for practical service as a tee or ball-holding means. The under side of the base or anchor member 11, the connecting member 10 and the cup mem: ber 7 form a flat support so that the said under side of these parts may rest upon the ground or other surface on which the com-- plete tee is disposed. It willbe understood that the weight 12 and the head 6 of the pegor pin 5 are molded respectively. in the base or anchor 11 and the lower portionof the cup member 7, and the molded rubber is subsequently subjected to a vulcanizing treatment. However, the exact mode of constructing or forming the members 7, 10 and 11 of the improved tee is "not essential, it only being necessary in accordance with the features of the invention that all of the said parts be integrally formed and that during the formation thereof the weight 12 and head 6 of the peg or pin 5 be secured there in. In making the peg or pin 5 of metal, it is rendered more durable and may be more easily caused to penetrate or become embedded in the ground surface to positively hold the cup member 7, forming the tee proper, in true position for receiving the 7 ball 9.

The manner of placing the improved golf tee'in positionfor use and the function of the base or anchor member 11 ,willbe readily understood and the advantage ensuing from the integral construction is that the improved device maybe readily set up or applied for service at any point desired or found necessary and all the parts of the device will remain intact and will be generally serviceable for another period as com-' pared to devices embodying parts which are easily destructlble or subject to rapid deterioration. The base or anchor member 11 with its Weight 12 also serves to. hold the remaining parts of the improved tee in.

proper position and in the event that the cup member 7 and the peg or pin 5 become displaced, the saidbase or anchor member will serve as a restr cting means toarregular movement to any material. extent from the position of application of the tee prior to the displacement thereof. The weighted base or anchor member also serves to hold the parts of the improved tee in proper position owing to its flat. construction and greater extent both longitudinally and transversely of the remaining parts of the device and at the same time the connecting member other enclosure.

10 will have a yielding movement as will also the cup -me1nber 7 forming the tee proper. r c

As shown by Fig. 2, the improved tee is fol dable or may be reduced in form, such. reduction being permitted by the flexibility of the connecting member 10, and to accommodate this reduction and retention ofthe tee in folded condition, the weight 12 has 7 just specified, a cap 12 is secured to or formed with the weight 12 over the said opening 12 Furthermore, the weight 12 may h'ave the name of the owner and other identification matter applied thereto in any suitable manner. I

What is claimed as new 1s: 1. A golf tee comprising a tee member 7 proper, a connecting member and a base anchor member all constructed integral and of yielding rubbery-the tee member proper having a pointed peg with a curved head embedded therein, the peg depending from the said tee proper, and the base anchor member having a metalweight device secured therein and provided with a receptive opening with an enclosing shield means on one side for the point of the peg when the latter and connecting'memb-er are folded back to collapse the tee. 1

2. A golf tee of the class specified, comprising a cup member with an upper concavityjforming the tee proper, a connecting me1nber,a base anchor member having a weight enclosed therein with an opening therethrough having an enclosing and shielding cap thereover, the cup member, connecting member and base anchor member being of integral construction and formed of rubber, the connecting member being united with the base anchor member at one end and continuing into the lower portion of the cup member; the lower sides of all the members being coincident and providing a flat surface and a metallic peg having a reduced end and a rounded head embedded in the lower portion of the cup member. the reduced end being inserted in the said opening and enclosed by the cap when the tee is folded.

3. A golf tee of the class specified comprising a cup member, a connecting member and a base anchor member all integrally formed of rubber, the base anchor member having a metallic weight embedded. therein at the edge portions with openings above and below the same and a shielded opening therethrough. the cup member having an upper concavity to provide a seat fora ball, and a peg having a rounded head embedded in the lower portion of the cup member, the peg depending vertically from the cup member and having a reduced end which is. inserted in said opening and covered when the tee is folded.

4. A golf tee comprising a tee member proper, a connecting member and a base an chor member, all constructed integral and of yielding rubber the anchor member hav- 'ing a metallic weight held therein and provided with an opening therethrough with a shield cap thereoverythe tee member proper having a pointed peg with a head imbedded therein. the peg normally depending from the said tee proper and .the connecting member bein foldable to )ermit the Join-ted ne to be inserted throughthe opening of the metal weight. the connecting member'being foldable for insertion of the pointed peg through the opening in-the metal weight to hold the tee in reduced form.

' In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

CHILTON 13. YINeToNf 

